Intermediate Target Engineer

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Engineer supporting the Missile Defense Agency’s Director of Test (DT) Target Test Directorate at the Von Braun Complex on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Astrion is at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and supports the MDA’s rigorous operational and developmental testing. This work helps guarantee the security of the United States and our Allies.

About the role

Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts, scientists, and technicians supporting the development and delivery of threat-relevant, cost-effective target solutions for Missile Defense System testing. The ideal candidate will provide engineering and technical support to MDA staff engineers for MDA ground-launched and air-launched target systems, including support for target flight activities at various launch locations and forward staging areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and conduct communications support operations for MDA target missile operations
• Submit Satellite Access Requests, perform Spectrum Manager duties, and develop COMSEC Management Plans
• Support Air Launch Target tactical communications cell (radio, SATCOM, telemetry, and flight termination test equipment) deployment, installation, and activation
• Install and verify operation of MDA Roll-on Communications Systems (ROCS) on C-17 launch extraction aircraft enabling in-route countdown progression
• Perform forward staging area pre-flight launch countdown operations verifying air launch target and supporting range safety and communications systems are ready to support launch operations
• Provide and relay communications support to senior MDA leadership at the FSA during terminal countdown operations
• Potentially fly in an unpressurized environment on the C-17 as a backup flyer to Government personnel, relaying MDA mission-critical information to/from C-17 and ground launch crew utilizing Roll-on Communications System (ROCS) via UHF and satellite paths during C-17 flight operations (requires Class III FAA flight certification)

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field
• 7 years of recent relevant experience
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance
• Experience working in a fast-paced, professional environment with the ability to adjust/react to short-notice requirement changes, deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of MDA test planning, processes, and execution
• Experience in LOS UHF/VHF Radio, UHF SATCOM (DAMA/IW) communication systems
• Experience in COMSEC, encryption, and secure voice and data operations
• Experience in developing standardized plans, processes, and checklists
• Working knowledge of missile telemetry and flight termination systems
• Self-motivated with strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
• Proficient with Windows-based PC software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams)
• Ability to acquire a Class III FAA flight certification is also desired

Location: Huntsville, AL, Redstone Arsenal
Job status: Full-time
Clearance: Secret
Travel: Up to 30%